Naphthalene
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 9
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators, and also used as a moth repellent. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
11
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-23 | AC60690 | ND |
| 2014-07-23 | AC60684 | ND |
| 2014-07-23 | AC60735 | ND |
| 2015-03-13 | AC84442 | ND |
| 2015-03-13 | AC84517 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | AD14459 | ND |
| 2016-10-18 | AD53568 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | AD96293 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | AD96370 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | AE08625 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | AE77269 | ND |